Normally I would think a CoP step sequence being shortened is a good thing, but not here. The former step sequence was well balanced, went with the music, and conveyed an entire idea. This new one just randomly stops before it gets to the other side of the rink, suddenly leaving the progression of the music without any interpretation, so that she can start doing crossovers to move into a jump. I don't think the new ending pose is better either; it's very vanilla. Much preferred the draped arms and head in the old program.

Scary photo

Wow, anyone notice something? Look at Marai-who is normal weight. (I would say Marai looks "perfect" for a female figure skater) Look to her left. Holy cow. That is just sad. My hope is that Mao and Miki find a way to EAT before they both die. And neither have been that small in the past, once upon a time they were 'twins' to Marai.

Wow, anyone notice something? Look at Marai-who is normal weight. (I would say Marai looks "perfect" for a female figure skater) Look to her left. Holy cow. That is just sad. My hope is that Mao and Miki find a way to EAT before they both die. And neither have been that small in the past, once upon a time they were 'twins' to Marai.

uh.... it's Mirai who has obviously gained some weight.. to the degree that she actually needs to shave off a few pounds.

Do you know both Miki and Mao are famous for eating more than average Japanese boys? Mao loves to eat Japanese-style BBQ which Kozuka made for her (according to what Takahiko confess last month TV interview). They just consumed whatever calorie.

If Mao keeps her program like this, and Alissa doesn't skate well, and Miki continues to play it safe...

All I can say is DEAR GOD, Yu-Na Kim MUST win Worlds.

If Yu Na doesnt fall 3 times she will easily win Worlds. This competition combined with Europeans is confirmation there is absolutely nobody to remotedly challenge her now. And with the way the judges were scoring here Yu Na skating like she did in Vancouver would have probably broken 250 points.